Скачать или смотреть ÑIL Hispanic Podcast: Episode 1: From México 🇲🇽 to Boston College Football in the ACC

Meet Juan Zabal Alonso, a senior linebacker at Boston College Football, originally from Mexico City and proudly Mexican and Spanish.

His journey hasn’t been easy. In Mexico, going to college to play sports—especially football—is not common. Juan learned the game the old-school way: through pure grit and hard hits. That physical and disciplined style sets him apart today in Power 4 College Football, where he’s a starter on special teams and a scholarship athlete at Boston College.

His story is one of sacrifice, resilience, and family. Starting as a walk-on, Juan left his country, learned to live alone, and worked relentlessly until he earned a scholarship and played in every game. Inspired by his grandmother and motivated by his two baby brothers — “my world” — Juan proves that it’s possible to reach this level as a Mexican athlete.

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Conoce a Juan Zabal Alonso, linebacker senior de Boston College Football, originario de Ciudad de México y orgullosamente mexicano y español.

Su camino no fue fácil. En México casi no se habla de ir a la universidad para jugar deportes — y mucho menos fútbol americano. Juan aprendió el juego a la antigua: a puro golpe. Ese estilo físico y disciplinado lo distingue hoy en el Power 4 College Football, donde es titular en equipos especiales y becado en Boston College.

Su historia es de sacrificio, resiliencia y familia. Como walk-on, dejó su país, aprendió a vivir solo y trabajó sin descanso hasta conseguir una beca y jugar en todos los partidos. Inspirado por su abuela y motivado por sus dos hermanos pequeños — “mi mundo” — Juan demuestra que sí se puede llegar a este nivel siendo mexicano.